Papillons – 12/02/2018

Firstly a couple of change of judges. Papillons at 3 Counties Championship Show will now judged by Breed Specialist Sue Morrell
(Temelora) and at Bath Championship Show will now be judged by Tim Ball.

A super entry of papillons for Crufts this year. 117 dogs and 109 bitches making a total of 226 entered altogether. The countdown is well underway. Send me details if this year will be your first time. Are any paps taking part in other Crufts events? Let me know please.

There was a very good entry for the South of England Papillon Club Open Show on Saturday 10th February with 116 dogs and entries of 176. Judges for the day were Steve Maskell, breed, and Jon Caton, Specials and Junior Handling.

BIS went to Caroline Lee-Slater with Rozamie Monsieur Philippe, BPIS was Dee Olof’s Tarnock Rumour N Riddles. Full results are posted on the South of England Papillon Club FB page and I’m sure will soon be on their web site.

I popped along to watch for a while. It was very strange to be at a show without any dogs.

At Huddersfield DCA Open Show on 11th February Jorgealin Moon Shine JW jointly owned by Lynne George Evans and Jackie Green won Best of Breed and Toy Group 4. Judge Valerie Lockhart.

Maxine Waller’s Herbie aka Lilnrose I’m a Lovebug, at City of Cambridge last weekend, was awarded BOB and went on to Toy Group 2 under Judge Julie Hockold.

Well done everyone!

Do you have a papillon that hates taking pills? I have found, and used, a great little pill crusher purchased at a show from Dorwest Herbs. It only cost a couple of pounds and works really well. Pop in the pill and screw down the top a few times, just mix the powdered pill in with food.
If giving prescribed medication do check with your vet that crushing is ok as some pills are meant to be kept whole. Other brands are available!

A warm welcome to the UK dog show scene to Nina Rajala. Nina went to her first shows in the UK with her papillons on Saturday, the South of England Papillon Club Open Show and Sunday, Portsmouth and Southsea Open Show. Hope you enjoy your first time at a Crufts next month.

Owned by Rosemarie Hobson, Papretty for Ever and Ever at Rosejon passed his Bronze Good Citizen award in September. He is will soon be taking his Silver. Good luck Barney.

One snippet of news from abroad. Congratulations to Liz Bartram as Lafford Flyin Solo to Burghbridge is now Latvian Champion. He is being campaigned abroad by Julija Pavlova. Liz and Alan are thrilled.

Thanks to Petula for the following news. The Butterflies Obreedience Team consisting of Helen Fletcher with Tag On Target at Belpetilon, Jenny Goude with Manawydan Finlay McRory, Marion Craig with Skydragon Griffin Dude and Tammy Stretton with Heruman Mountain Cerrig winners at United Spaniel Obreedience Competition today in Derby. Only lost three points overall, good job guys!

Do please send in your papillon related news, views, events, achievements and anything else you think may be of interest to other pap lovers. Please private message details on FB or email. Many thanks.